Joshua Lloyd "Josh" Soper

Joshua "Josh" Lloyd Soper, 39, of Escanaba, passed away on Friday morning, February 16, 2024 after a very strong battle against colon cancer.
Born December 11th 1984 to Donald and Candy Soper of Cornell. Josh graduated from Escanaba high school in 2003. He worked at Billerud until his cancer diagnosis.
Josh started dating, Mikki, the love of his life June 19th 2011 & They married September 24th 2016.
He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a Huge Detroit Lions fan& was happy to see them win the NFC North Championship this year! In his younger years, he enjoyed ice racing and side by side riding. Being a "dog dad" and husband was what brought him so much joy on a daily basis.
Among survivors include his wife, Mikki of Escanaba; his dogs Zoey & Ruby, parents, Donald and Candy Soper; brother, Donny (Ashley) Soper; sister, Amanda (Dennis) Holsten; father and mother-in-law, Michael and Pam Richer; brothers and sisters in law, Michael Richer, Jr., Michelle Richer, Matt Richer, Misty Richer, Melissa (Michael) Peterson, Mandy Richer, Melanie Richer, Mark (Meghan) Richer, Monica (Ryan) Sundberg, Mitchell (Cassandra) Richer; nieces and nephews, Brayden Holsten, Gabe Sadler, Mason & Brody Soper, Austin & Dylan Perry, Liana Richer, Isabella & Ally Medina, Matthew & Allison Richer, Wesley Richer, Landon Stinespring, Cameron Peterson, Paige, Blake & Bennett Richer, Makhia & Bentley Foster, Michaela & Mason Richer, and Roman Richer; and many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his dogs, Lacey and Bella; his paternal grandparents, Michael and Elvera Soper; and maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Audrey Eliason.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 22nd from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor Scott Breault officiating. A luncheon will follow at the USW Union Hall at 1201 Sheridan Rd, Escanaba.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are respectfully requested to assist with funeral expenses and can be made directly by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net and using the Tribute Fund Tab.
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Joshua "Josh" Lloyd Soper, please visit the
Tribute Fund.